In Punjab area of India, people are not using dug wells for domestic use. The water supply is either through medium to deep tube wells or in some saline belt area is through canal water. Arsenic above permissible limit has been reported in some areas in shallow aquifers. studies being carried out by Central Ground Water Board under NAQUIM will help a lot for demarcating arsenic affected aquifers.
Published by sunil saigal, Self Employed - Hydrogeologist
In Punjab area of India, people are not using dug wells for domestic use. The water supply is either through medium to deep tube wells or in some saline belt area is through canal water. Arsenic above permissible limit has been reported in some areas in shallow aquifers. studies being carried out by Central Ground Water Board under NAQUIM will help a lot for demarcating arsenic affected aquifers.